Which Behavior Is Based on an Acquired Motivation

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which behavior is based on an acquired motivation?

• A) Jessica likes to order popcorn with hot butter topping whenever she goes to the movies.
• B) Ruben goes to the gym because it has a treadmill that helps him control his weight.
• C) Randy arranges his class schedule so he can take a brief nap after lunch.
• D) Amanda takes the bus rather than walking to school on rainy days.

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Definitions:

Zone of Proximal Development

The distance between what a learner can do without help and what he or she can achieve with guidance and encouragement from a skilled partner.

Reciprocal Teaching

An instructional activity in which students and teachers take turns leading discussions about a text's content.

Concrete Operations

A stage in cognitive development, as proposed by Piaget, where children gain the ability to think logically about concrete (physical) problems and situations.

Transition Learning

The process of learning that takes place during periods of change from one state or phase to another.